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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.86, 10,645.29 and 2,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.86, 10,645.29 and 2,166.52 is: 3,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.86 : 10,645.29 = 2,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.86/10,645.29 = 2,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.86x = 10,645.29 × 2,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.86x = 23,063,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,063,233.69/7,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.78

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